David Kamakahi Reminisces About His Late Father

The documentary 'The Legend of Grey Wolf' is about the late singer, songwriter and storyteller, the Rev. Dennis Kamakahi. The title is from a name given to him by a Native American tribe in Washington state. His son David Kamakahi reflected on what it was like to grow up listening to his father's tales.

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The Rev. Dennis Kamakahi sings 'Far Away' from the film and soundtrack 'The Legend of Grey Wolf.'

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